NorthernChill
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Ran across one for $850.00 in good shape no bends in metal blades look ok and gearbox has no signs of leakage. Is this a good deal?
Buying Advice What is a good price for 2009 Bush Hog SQ172
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NorthernChill
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I'm asking because the local dealer has the 1500.00 razorback BH6 for special $1,199.00 W/1 yr warranty on unit and 3 yr on gearbox. I will be using it on an Allis-Chalmers 5050 which is about 52 hp tractor and only light brush and very small saplings 1 inch or less.
Lineman North Florida
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If I was looking for one, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one in the condition that you described for that price, I happen to have that exact mower and it is a lot more mower than the Razorback.
bullbreaker
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Agree also with LineMan I just sold recently my SQ 172 .Sold my L3400DT /BH/ and toothbar as a package deal . SQ172 has a 65 hp rated gearbox and 10guage steel houseing I believe . Just give it a good look underneath . Also bush hogs that come with chain kit cost more new than with standard deflect shield. In my first pic you can see mine had standard deflect shield . BTW both gearbox's are made in china.
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WM75Guy
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I like mine. I paid $1800 new if I remember correctly so it's not unreasonable at that price.
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NorthernChill
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The other thing is the guy who is selling the SQ172 sold his tractor and only has a skidsteer now so I can't test the unit out un'till I get it home. I just don't want to put down 850 and find out the gearbox is shot, or the pto shaft is bad.
WM75Guy
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Can't you haul your tractor and trailer with you to test it? If you buy the cutter it would be easy to load.
Lineman North Florida
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If it's been abused it would show, the shape that you described it in I doubt very seriously that the gear box is shot.
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NorthernChill
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No I don't have my large trailer for the tractor anymore, I have a small 2 ton trailer only.
nybirdman
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I have that same Bush Hog mower and beat the snot out it for eight years and only broke a couple of shear pins.Good buy at that price.On the other hand my new Landpride broke the first time I used it;not the mower's fault mine.
